05/15/2026
For years, homeownership was framed as something tied to marriage or dual incomes. That narrative is changing. Single women now account for 20% of home purchases — more than any other group besides married couples. This shift represents more than changing demographics. It reflects how women are using homeownership as a deliberate financial strategy.
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A Shift in Homeownership That’s Redefining Wealth Homeownership has long been viewed as a milestone tied to marriage or dual incomes. Today, that narrative is changing. Single women are emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments of homebuyers—quietly reshaping long-standing assumptions a...